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Mario Hezonja records double-double vs. 76ers

Mario Hezonja

CLE Forward-Guard #33

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Mario Hezonja tallied 15 points (6-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday’s win over the 76ers.

Although he didn’t start on Friday, Hezonja’s role grew in importance because the Cavaliers were without Jarrett Allen (knee). The 6-foot-8 forward, who is bulkier than he was during his first stint in the NBA, led the Cavaliers with 10 rebounds, recording his first double-double of the season. If Allen remains out for Saturday’s game against the Knicks, Hezonja may be worthy of consideration in deep leagues as a streamer.

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Peyton Watson (hamstring) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.

Watson sat out Monday’s loss to the Thunder, and Meleek Thomas made his first career start. He played 26 minutes, while Mario Hezonja played 27 minutes off the bench. Both should take on similar workloads in Wednesday’s rematch.
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Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Monday.

Watson will miss a game for the first time this season, and Jaylon Tyson (ankle) also happens to be sidelined. Rookie Meleek Thomas, Sam Merrill or Mario Hezonja will likely step into a starting role, though all three will see more minutes.
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Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Thunder.

Watson has not missed a game this season, but that could change on Monday due to a sore right hamstring. If he can’t play, Mario Hezonja or Meleek Thomas could replace him in the starting lineup.
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Jaylon Tyson (cervical strain) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Hawks.

Tyson is a late addition to the injury report, which means he’s in danger of sitting out against Atlanta. If Tyson is ultimately ruled out, Sam Merrill and Mario Hezonja could see bumps in playing time.
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Mario Hezonja notched 10 points (5-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in Thursday’s loss to the 76ers.

Making his first official NBA appearance since December 2020, Hezonja wasted no time getting up shots. He took 13 shots, matching the combined total of Cleveland’s other four reserves, and scored 10 of the team’s 18 bench points. Hezonja missed all five of his three-point attempts, but his offensive aggression was encouraging. He isn’t a must-add after Thursday, but managers in deep leagues should keep an eye on Hezonja, as his role in Cleveland projects to be important.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin

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Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back) is out for Thursday’s game against the 76ers.

Tomlin, who appeared in 64 games last season, will miss three to four weeks while dealing with a stress reaction in his lower back. His absence frees up playing time for fellow reserve Mario Hezonja, whose minutes could also be affected by Jarrett Allen’s availability. Allen is questionable for Thursday due to patellar tendinopathy in his right knee.
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Mario Hezonja amassed 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Magic.

After six seasons in Europe, Hezonja is back in the NBA, and his build is different from his first stint. The Cavaliers’ forward weighs 260 pounds, more than 40 pounds heavier than his previous NBA weight. Against the Magic, Hezonja did a little bit of everything and added value on both ends of the floor. He’ll get rotation minutes, but Hezonja isn’t a must-draft player in most fantasy leagues.
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Cavaliers and Mario Hezonja have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.8 million.

The fifth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Hezonja has been out of the NBA since being waived by the Grizzlies in December 2020. However, a return to Europe was just what the doctor ordered for the forward, who most recently played for Spanish power Real Madrid. The expectation is that Hezonja will have a role within the Cavaliers’ rotation, but fantasy managers should not make it a priority to draft him until the role becomes clear.
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According to Marc Stein, Mario Hezonja’s name has come up in as a “free agent to watch” this summer.

A first-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Hezonja has spent the last two seasons with Real Madrid after stints with the Magic, Knicks, and Trail Blazers. This past season, he averaged 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, shooting a little over 43% from three. Hezonja last played in the NBA in 2020, but based on Stein’s recent report, there’s a chance he could return to the league for the 2024-25 campaign. Whether or not he’ll have fantasy relevance will depend on who Hezonja signs with if he returns to the NBA.
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Mario Hezonja will reportedly play for the Croatian national team in the Olympics qualifying round.

Hezonja hasn’t suited up for Croatia since an Olympics quarterfinal matchup in 2016. He played for the Greek team Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague this season, where he averaged 14.4 points in 22.8 minutes per game. He’s 26 years old and a return to the NBA is conceivable, though his days of fantasy relevance are behind him.

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Cam Christie

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Cam Christie (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Suns.

Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Christie’s absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball or the Clippers’ rotation.
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Jordan Walsh

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Derrick White, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta will start Tuesday’s game against the 76ers.

After starting Mike Conley in Sunday’s win over the Bucks, the Celtics are calling on Jordan Walsh to start. While limited as a scorer, his defense will be key against Philadelphia’s offensive firepower.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Jazz.

Antetokounmpo’s status is trending in the wrong direction after the Heat listed him as probable on the initial injury report. If he can’t play, the Heat may rely more on Nikola Jović at power forward.
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Ryan Rollins

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Ryan Rollins, Brayden Burries, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner will start Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

The Bucks won’t have Tyler Herro for Tuesday’s game, as he’s out with a leg injury. Rollins returns to the starting lineup for the first time since Halloween, which raises his short-term fantasy ceiling.
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Zion Williamson

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Zion Williamson (rest) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Williamson did not play in Monday’s loss to the Warriors, with Saddiq Bey replacing him in the starting lineup. Zion’s return means that Bey will come off the bench.
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Kel'el Ware

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Kel’el Ware (ankle) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Added to the Bucks’ injury report Tuesday afternoon, Ware is good to go. He’ll take on his usual backup center role, which limits the 7-footer’s fantasy ceiling.
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Tyler Herro (leg) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Herro injured his leg during Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and will not play on Tuesday. Herro’s absence could mean Ryan Rollins returns to the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
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Quentin Grimes (finger) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.

Grimes injured a finger on his right hand during Sunday’s win over the Pistons and did not play the following night against the Hawks. If he can play on Wednesday, Grimes will return to his usual reserve role.
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Austin Reaves (illness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.

Reaves did not play in Monday’s win over the Hawks. With Quentin Grimes also out, Ziaire Williams returned to the starting lineup. Either Williams or Jake LaRavia is likely to come off the bench on Wednesday.
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Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets.

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